Orlando Business Journal

Just south of the bridge over the St. Lucie Canal, and an annouwas just made that we’re running slow because of a speed restriction. #OBJBrightline

Just spoke with Peter Vansiclen, from Fort Lauderdale, who’s headed to a convention in #Orlando. Excited to be on #Brightline, but there were some bumps getting here. #OBJBrightline – at Florida, USA

Just departed Aventura for Fort Lauderdale, with just a couple folks getting off and a larger handful getting on. #OBJBrightline – at Dania Beach, FL

Getting ready to depart on the 12:46 p.m. return trip to #Orlando , and this #Brightline train is considerably more full than the one that left Orlando at 6:45 this morning. #OBJBrightline – at Miami, FL

Enjoying the layover in #Miami before the return to #Orlando , and I’m hungry. Funny thing is, there are no eateries open at 11 am (not the bar) behind security at the #Brightline station, and the food court is shuttered. So it’s a really tasty latte downstairs. #OBJBrightline – at Miami, FL

Just arrived in #Miami roughly 3 hours and 20 minutes after departing #Orlando. #OBJBrightline – at Miami, FL

Picking up the pace now as we enter the home stretch for #Miami on the inaugural #Brightline route from Orlando. #OBJBrightline – at Biscayne Park, FL

Now in Aventura, stopping briefly before we hit our final destination of #Miami. #OBJBrightline – at Aventura, FL

The speed the #Brightline train is traveling is considerably slower in South Florida, hugging the rails as we push through mostly urban settings between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. #OBJBrightline – at Hollywood, FL

Just arrived in Fort Lauderdale, less than 3 hours after the #Brightline train departed #Orlando. #OBJBrightline – at Fort Lauderdale, FL

You can count on the Orlando Business Journal to cover all the bases of business travel, including a peek at the bathrooms. #Brightline is high tech on this front, with hand dryers built into the faucet. #HandsWashed #OBJBrightline – at Pompano Beach, FL

Just spoke with Chris Haass, with Cohen Commercial Realty in West Palm. From Jupiter, Fla., he anticipates frequently riding the #Brightline train, for both business and pleasure. #OBJBrightline – at Delray Beach, FL

Just arrived in the West Palm Beach station, two hours and 8 minutes after leaving #Orlando on the #Brightline train. #OBJBrightline

There are moments where you appreciate going slower, on which the #Brightline train obliged, such as going over bridges. Now slowing again as we near the first stop in West Palm Beach, 2 hours after leaving Orlando. #OBJBrightline – at Tequesta, FL

Wifi on the #Brightline train seems to be hot and cold, with moments where it’s speeding along like the scenery and others where uploading is a struggle. #OBJBrightline – at Hobe Sound, FL

Interior spaces on the #Brightline train are built with business in mind. Lots of leg room (even for a 6’2” frame) and plenty of space for laptops, tablets and phones, with two outlet stations per desk. Seats also are comfy. #OBJBrightline

Want to see what $3 will get you on the #Brightline train? A cup of ice cold water and a priceless view of the world flying past. #OBJBrightline – at Lakewood Park, FL

Just spoke with Maria Victoria Anzisi, from Venezuela, who is traveling to Miami to visit a friend. She was surprised a spot was available on this first #Brightline train to leave #Orlando. #OBJBrightline – at Vero Beach, FL